dubiously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière douteuse ou incertaine » ou « avec suspicion et hésitation ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec scepticisme, ambiguïté ou d'une fiabilité douteuse.

An adverb meaning "in a doubtful or uncertain manner" or "with suspicion and hesitation." It describes actions performed with skepticism, ambiguity, or questionable reliability.

1. In a doubtful mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion.

   D'une manière douteuse

   • He looked at the offer dubiously, unsure if it was genuine.
   • She dubiously accepted the explanation, still having questions.
   • The committee dubiously approved the proposal after much debate.

   Synonymesdoubtfullyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciouslyuncertainlywarily

   Antonymescertainlyconfidentlycredulouslysurelytrustingly

2. In a questionable or dishonest wayC1formal

   In a manner that is morally suspect or of uncertain quality.

   de manière douteuse

   • The company was dubiously involved in several legal disputes.
   • He dubiously claimed to have invented the device himself.
   • The funds were dubiously acquired through offshore accounts.

   Synonymesdeceitfullydishonestlyquestionablysuspiciouslyunderhandedly

   Antonymesdependablyhonestlyreliablyreputably